Congress to Lead Major Protest on September 15 in Gulzar Singh Case; Sachin Pilot Set to Join in First Official Visit
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The political landscape in Punjab is heating up as the state Congress prepares to stage a massive state-level protest on September 15, 2026, seeking justice in the high-profile Gulzar Singh death case. Marking his maiden visit to the state after assuming charge as the All India Congress Committee (AICC) General Secretary and Punjab in-charge, senior leader Sachin Pilot will personally lead the demonstration to intensify pressure on the ruling administration. The high-stakes political rally aims to put the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) government in the dock over its handling of the case, bringing together top-tier party leadership, senior functionaries, and thousands of grassroots workers in a collective show of strength and political opposition.
Demands for Ministerial Action and Impartial Investigation in the Sangrur Case
The core of the Congress party's agitation revolves around the tragic death of Gulzar Singh from Sangrur, an issue the opposition has aggressively weaponized against the state government. According to party allegations, Gulzar Singh had publicly questioned Punjab Finance Minister Harpal Singh Cheema regarding the escalating drug menace plaguing the region, which allegedly resulted in targeted harassment and undue pressure being exerted on him. Escalating their stance, Congress leaders have formally demanded the immediate filing of an First Information Report (FIR) against Minister Cheema, his removal from the state cabinet, and a transparent, impartial judicial investigation. While local police have registered a case against five individuals, the Congress maintains that the finance minister's alleged role must be thoroughly scrutinized.
United Front and Political Strategy Ahead of Upcoming Assembly Elections
The upcoming September 15 protest serves as a crucial milestone for the Punjab Congress, which has historically battled internal factionalism. Senior leaders—including Punjab Congress President Amarinder Singh Raja Warring, former Chief Minister Charanjit Singh Channi, and Sukhjinder Singh Randhawa—have actively engaged with the grieving family and met with the Governor to press for administrative accountability. This collaborative mobilization indicates a unified push by the state unit. Beyond the immediate protest, Sachin Pilot's visit is strategically designed to revitalize party organization, mend factional divisions, and formulate comprehensive electoral strategies ahead of upcoming assembly elections, signaling a renewed and aggressive opposition campaign in Punjab.
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